Abrams Chapter 30

What is the primary goal of drug therapy for heart failure?

• Increase heart rate

• Improve cardiac output and reduce symptoms

• Promote clot formation

• Reduce respiratory rate

Which of the following is a first-line drug class used in heart failure?

• Calcium channel blockers

• ACE inhibitors

• Antacids

• Statins

How do ACE inhibitors help in heart failure management?

• Increase preload

• Promote vasodilation and reduce afterload

• Raise blood glucose

• Promote sodium retention

A common adverse effect of ACE inhibitors is:

• Tinnitus

• Dry cough

• Diarrhea

• Blurred vision

Which of the following is the primary action of beta blockers in heart failure?

• Increase myocardial oxygen demand

• Decrease heart rate and reduce cardiac workload

• Promote fluid retention

• Increase contractility

Which of the following beta blockers is commonly used in heart failure?

• Metoprolol succinate

• Atenolol

• Propranolol

• Nadolol

Loop diuretics help manage heart failure by:

• Reducing potassium loss

• Promoting fluid excretion to relieve symptoms

• Increasing sodium levels

• Enhancing myocardial contraction

A patient on furosemide should be monitored for:

• Hyperkalemia

• Hypokalemia

• Hyperglycemia

• Hypernatremia

Which drug increases myocardial contractility in heart failure?

• Lisinopril

• Furosemide

• Digoxin

• Amlodipine

What is an early sign of digoxin toxicity?

• Constipation

• Yellow vision or visual halos

• Bradycardia

• Confusion